Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoArmagh-based social worker struck off over foul language and ‘dishonest’ mileage claims
An Armagh-based social worker described a five-year-old victim of sexual abuse as “giving blowjobs in the estate”, a hearing has heard....
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoDemolition plans for former Armagh bar and nightclub to build new community ‘hub’ and shop
The former Calverts Tavern pub and adjoining Spiders nightclub in Armagh could be demolished to make way for a community hub...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoMotion seeks payment stations across district to let people donate cash to help homeless
A local councillor is seeking support to install contactless payment stations in urban areas to raise money to help the homeless....
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Richhill
/ 3 years agoIn Pictures: Seven heaven as hundreds turn out for Richhill Apple Harvest Fayre
It’s a case of seven heaven after another spectacular Richhill Apple Harvest Fayre on Saturday. It’s seven years of the festival...
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoChildline at 35: Armagh woman recalls hearing rain beat against phone box when children called
“I remember hearing the rain beating against the phone box when children called Childline” When Mairead Monds started her career in...
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoNew housing development proposals drawn up for Armagh’s Lisanally Lane
A new housing development could be built at Lisanally Lane in Armagh close to the City of Armagh High and Lisanally...
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Northern Ireland
/ 3 years agoTwenty-four further Covid-related deaths over weekend with Health Department to receive £200m
There have been 24 further Covid-related deaths reported in Northern Ireland over the weekend – 10 in the past past 24...
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoCo Armagh GAA club could see clubhouse double in size if big extension plans win approval
A rural Co Armagh GAA side is planning a major development at its ground which could see club facilities double in...
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Lurgan
/ 3 years agoNew jobs expected as leading Lurgan food processing company plans major extension
Lurgan-based Avondale Foods has set its sights on a new extension. The company – established by Harry and Derek Geddis in...
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Portadown
/ 3 years agoPolice name 63-year-old Portadown murder victim
Police have named the 63-year-old man who was murdered at a residential property in Portadown as Stephen Barriskill. Major Investigation Team...
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoArmagh folk targeted by ‘convincing NHS text’ scam asking bank payment for new ‘Covid Pass’
Scammers are still trying to fleece people out of their hard-earned money with a text on so-called ‘Covid certificates’. With nightclubs...
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Portadown
/ 3 years agoFour-storey apartment block on historic Portadown street to be recommended for approval
Plans to build a new four-storey apartment block in Portadown are to be recommended for approval next month. The development would...
